| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $206.90 | 7.490% | $222.3968 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.46 | 6.541% | $58.0222 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.37 | 12.305% | $104.8592 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.38 | 3.271% | $9.6868 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.59 | 10.721% | $261.9548 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.70 | 7.327% | $73.7336 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.79 | 12.127% | $227.3823 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.19 | $958.0357 | $958.03 | $958.05 | $958.10 | |